Malaysia National Aviation Policy Explained

The Malaysia National Aviation Policy is a comprehensive policy defining all the key aspects of aviation in Malaysia, such as its direction, objectives and long-term strategies, for the purpose of stakeholder transparency.

History

The National Aviation Policy was first proposed and announced on 17 October 2011.^[1] The Transport Ministry was tasked with drafting the policy framework, following an announcement by Prime Minister Datuk Seri Najib Razak.^[2]

In 2010, before the announcement, the former CEO of MAS, Tengku Datuk Azmil Zahruddin, and AirAsia X CEO Azran Osman Rani, had called for a clear aviation policy for Malaysia, to ensure free and fair competition on a level playing field.

However, the then transport minister Datuk Seri Ong Tee Keat had shot down their call, saying that existing guidelines were sufficient.

Details

Purpose

• To ensure the survival of the country's aviation players
• Define key aspects of aviation, direction, objectives and long-term strategies for all Malaysian Aviation stakeholder
• Fair route allocation

Key Actor

• Minister of Transport
  • Department of Civil Aviation
• MAS
• AirAsia
• Malindo Air
• MAHB^[3]

Notes and References

1. Web site: National Aviation Policy to be formulated soon. 1malaysia.com.my. 8 August 2014.
2. Web site: National Aviation Policy being finalised. thesundaily.my. 8 August 2014.
3. News: Aviation policy needs review, says Fernandes. 8 August 2014. Business Times. February 19, 2014.